Iain Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 I see on Facebook that Toshihiko has started the breakdown into separate printable items - so not too far off being asked for payment I suspect. One of his Japanese customers asked about separate control surfaces on the 1:72 and 1:48 kits - using the Facebook translation tool it appears the answer was a no - but Toshihiko then added: "The 1/32-Spec HS 780 will make el-Ron and elevator to be separated." So - we might get that - and crossing fingers on separate prop/spinner. But both control surfaces and props are a nicety - and I doubt anyone will be too troubled if they come solid. The anticipation is building - and I'm ready to drop a lot of things to make a start... Iain Landrotten Highlander, Anthony in NZ and Kagemusha 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landrotten Highlander Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 oooohhhh the suspense...... it is killing me...... Anthony in NZ and Iain 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 It's a funny thing - probably because I thought we'd never, ever, see anything like this in 1:32 - but knowing it's actually on it's way has got me like a child anticipating Christmas... It ticks soo many boxes - unusual subject - imposing size - great detailing possibilities - great schemes and very limited production. Is it ready yet? And I'll keep blaming that Anthony bloke for leading us astray, my modelling world was trundling along quite normally until he had to go and create a disturbance in the force... It's also given me a kick up the backside with regard to learning Rhino 3D modelling software. Iain Derek B and Anthony in NZ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landrotten Highlander Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 6 minutes ago, Iain said: And I'll keep blaming that Anthony bloke for leading us astray, my modelling world was trundling along quite normally until he had to go and create a disturbance in the force... Iain He must be an agent of the dark side........ Iain and Anthony in NZ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 With apologies for bombarding Anthony's thread - but I know not everyone is on Facebook - and, besides, I find the process fascinating... Toshihiko's post from about 40 mins ago - breaking down parts for printing (not sure if any differences for the 1:32 print): Iain (about to enter the Dark Side) Trak-Tor, Landrotten Highlander, Jan_G and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted March 13, 2020 Author Share Posted March 13, 2020 (edited) Hahaha, sorry guys, my world financially was upturned too! Mr Shimizu told me last night in an email that he will re-do CAD in 1/32 in many areas for our 4 kits. Breakdown of the 1/32 parts will be done very soon and the 4 of us will get an update on what the best price he can do for us and invoice for kits early next month...not far now. Selling my firstborn was a good decision LOL Edited March 13, 2020 by Anthony in NZ mozart and Iain 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 First test print/assembly - 1:72 scale - for those not on FB: Iain Anthony in NZ, Kagemusha, Landrotten Highlander and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share Posted March 20, 2020 Oh boy, I so cant wait...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 I have no "interest" per se in the Andover but I'm so pleased that some of you chaps are getting what you want.....God knows we need a bit of self-indulgence right now! Where's that Lukgraph Rapide?? Anthony in NZ, Derek B and Kagemusha 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Now printing in 1:48 (with 1:72 for comparison) - looking good! Can't wait to see the 1:32 print for comparison! Iain Derek B, mozart, Landrotten Highlander and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Neither can I, looks great. Anthony in NZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted March 24, 2020 Author Share Posted March 24, 2020 Me too.....too exciting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 This is looking soo cool - will be an impressive piece in 1:32 Anthony! What a wonderful canvas this is going to be! Iain Trak-Tor, Out2gtcha, Kagemusha and 5 others 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted March 26, 2020 Author Share Posted March 26, 2020 I know mate, I just can’t wait! Did you see the open cowl RR dart printed set a chap has done on fb? It looks stunning. I have asked (although it’s for a Viscount) if he might be interested in printing a special order of some in 1/32 for us. Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seiran01 Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Woah, I didn't see that! Can you send me the facebook link Anthony? If he won't print for us, maybe he'll let me print for us Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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